It’s been one year since an undercover detective with the Albuquerque Police Department was shot in the line of duty by his boss, but his family is struggling to keep up with medical bills.

However, the community is coming together to help the officer in need.

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Detective Jacob Grant was shot and nearly killed by a fellow officer during an undercover sting. Grant was undercover and inside his vehicle planning to buy drugs from two men. But his supervisor, Lt. Greg Brachle ended up shooting at Grant’s car, hitting him nine times.

Grant has undergone several surgeries. His most recent was Thursday to repair some major damage to his organs. The surgery lasted around eight hours. But these surgeries cost a lot of money and his family is having a hard time keeping up.

The police department has a limited amount they can cover and started a fundraiser last year and several businesses have contributed. Now, a restaurant in Old Town is taking part in the generosity.

Ben Michael’s Restaurant, near Rio Grande and Pueblo Bonito Court, will be holding a benefit Saturday for the Grant family.

“I think it’s time for us to come together as a community and come together as the people of New Mexico,” restaurant owner Ben Michael Barreras said.

The event will start at noon and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the Grant family.